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What Does 42 Mean in a Text?

The Quick Answer

When used in a text, 42 means "The Answer to Life, the Universe and Everything (from Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy)". While this is its most common meaning in texting, be aware that it is a rare term, and it might mean something else. If our meaning does not fit, give the context of your conversation a name (e.g., love, sport, space, astronomy) and include it in your search term.

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When I write 42, I mean this:

"The Answer to Life, the Universe and Everything (from Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy)"

Summary of Key Points

"The Answer to Life, the Universe and Everything (from Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy)" is, by far, the most common meaning for 42 when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)

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Definition:	The Answer to Life, the Universe and Everything (from Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy)
Type:	Internet Slang Term
Guessability:	5: Extremely difficult to guess
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Using Numbers in Texts

This video shows the different ways that numbers are used in "text speak":

Example of 42 Used in a Text

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